Adoption Attuned Certified Coaches and Professionals Directory

Each professional listed in this directory has completed specialized training through the Adoption Attunement Coaching Certification Program offered by GIFT Family Services and is certified for ICF continuing education credits.

This certification equips coaches and other professionals to understand and support the unique complexities of adoption from all sides—adoptive parents, adoptees, and birth families. Trained in trauma-informed, adoption-sensitive practices, these coaches are prepared to walk alongside individuals and families with empathy, insight, and practical tools that honor the lifelong journey of adoption.

Their certification reflects a commitment to ethical, attuned care grounded in current best practices and lived adoption experience.

Those with this symbol on their photo are a member of the Triad

Coaches

Sally Ankerfelt

Sally Ankerfelt

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC, Founding Member Co-founder, GIFT Family Services, LLC

ACC, ICF

 

Sharon Butler-Obazee

Sharon Butler-Obazee

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC, Founding Member

ACC, ICF

 

Elijah Brooks

Elijah Brooks

Brooks Catalyst Coaching

Executive & Leadership Coach

 

Carmen Ruiz

Carmen Ruiz

Rise Forward Coaching

Life & Career Coach

 

Professionals

Marcus Bennett, MSW

Marcus Bennett, MSW

Community Roots Support Services

Social Worker & Family Advocate

 

Joy Chen, M.A., LPC

Joy Chen, M.A., LPC

WholeHeart Counseling

Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Alisha Grant

Dr. Alisha Grant

Grant Wellness & Consulting

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Meredith Jameson, JD

Meredith Jameson, JD

Jameson Legal Solutions

Elder Law Attorney

 

David Okoro, MA, NCC

David Okoro, MA, NCC

Pathways to Peace Counseling

Licensed Counselor

Noah Patel, JD

Noah Patel, JD

Patel Family Resolutions

Family & Mediation Attorney